“I’m very enthused, excited, and grateful to be here,” said Bishop-designate Donald J. Hying of Madison.
Category: Around the Diocese
News from around the 11 counties of the Diocese of Madison.
Chrism Mass celebrated in Madison
“Tonight, we celebrate the Mass of Chrism, in which the oils are blessed and consecrated …” said Auxiliary Bishop James T. Schuerman of Milwaukee.
Our Lady of Hope Clinic celebrates 10 years
Approximately 11 years ago, Drs. Michael Kloess and Anne Volk-Johnson had a dream of practicing family medicine on their own terms.
That meant making the best decisions for their patients, without input from insurance company representatives, or oversight from hospital or clinic administrators; and it meant being able to incorporate the Church’s teachings on Corporal Works of Mercy and the sanctity of human life.
Sisters of Mary Morning Star present Concert of Sacred Chant
The Sisters of Mary Morning Star are putting on a Concert of Sacred Chant at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish on Friday, May 17, at 7 p.m.
Celebrate Earth Day with St. Dennis Parish
MADISON — St. Dennis Parish is hosting its second annual Earth Day celebration the weekend of April 27 to 28 with activities and exhibits designed to demonstrate how individuals and families can take steps to reduce their carbon footprint and conserve natural resources.
At the Earth Day event, which is open to the public, participants will be able to:
• Have their carbon footprint calculated by members of the St. Dennis Care for Creation team.
• Learn about the 66-panel solar electric system, installed in 2017 to generate electricity for Saint Dennis School.Law enforcement, fire personnel invited to Blue Mass on May 9
MADISON — In thanksgiving for their faithful service, Fr. Michael Radowicz, pastor, and the parishioners of St. Bernard Parish and the Knights of Columbus invite all law enforcement and fire/EMS personnel to the third annual Blue Mass to be held on Thursday, May 9, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Bernard Church, 2450 Atwood Ave., Madison.
Knights of Columbus involved include Council 9082 of St. Bernard Parish and the Bishop William P. O’Connor 4th Degree Assembly.
Participating in the Mass again this year are Madison Police Chief Mike Koval, Dane County Sheriff David Mahoney, University of Wisconsin Police Chief Kristen Roman, and City of Madison Assistant Fire Chief Michael Popovich.St. Ann students to perform Aladdin, Jr.
STOUGHTON — Students at St. Ann School, Stoughton, are gearing up for their April 26 and 27 drama club production of Aladdin, Jr., a show closely based on the 2014 Broadway musical and the 1992 Disney film.
The production, Aladdin, Jr., will be held at Stoughton High School Performing Arts Center, 600 Lincoln Ave., at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 26, and 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 27.
The show, directed by DeeDee Bouzek, tells the story of Aladdin and his magic lamp and features Sam Ross in the title role, Ellee Milota as Princess Jasmine, and Megan Gille in the iconic role of Genie.Declining number of Christians in the Holy Land face many challenges
Many people think of the Vatican as the “Mother Church” of the Catholic Church, but Jeffery Abood points out that the true Mother Church is in the Holy Land.
Divine Mercy Sunday to be observed at Sauk City parish on April 28
SAUK CITY — Divine Mercy Sunday will be celebrated on April 28 at St. Aloysius Church on 115 Madison St. in Sauk City.
The festivities will begin at 12:30 p.m. and conclude with The Taste of Divine Mercy, which promises a fabulous food celebration at 4 p.m. in the school gym.
Ann Black, parishioner, has the following question for all of us: “If God gave you one special Sunday when Jesus asks us to come to him for his mercy, why wouldn’t you come to him on that day?”
Good Friday Tenebrae service in Baraboo
BARABOO — St. Joseph Parish, Baraboo, will again celebrate the beautiful and peaceful Tenebrae service on Good Friday, April 19, at 7:30 p.m. Tenebrae, which means “shadows” in Latin, dates to the ancient Church.
The service incorporates light, music, Scripture, and prayer to focus on Jesus’ passion: his betrayal, abandonment, and agony. The Passion narrative is told in readings, followed by Scripture and a musical reflection.